Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 461

Chapter 461 Real Mommy

“I’m not telling. No way.”

Tony exhaled slowly, and his thoughts were scrambling.

How am I supposed to break this to Mr. Jackson without setting off a bomb?

If I phrase it wrong, would I be the one taking the fall?

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The more he mulled it over, the heavier it got. But priorities–he needed to win over the little champ first.

Tony brought Benjamin downstairs and spoiled him with a pile of toys.

Ethan stepped out of his office and found them buried in plastic bags and bright colors.

He scowled. “Opening a toy shop?”

“Daddy!”

Benjamin practically glowed with excitement. “Tony bought all of these for me! He’s my favorite person in the world right now!”

Tony raised a brow, pleased with himself.

See? That money was worth it.

Ethan hadn’t expected Tony to splurge like that. He shot him a look, then took Benjamin’s hand. “We’re going home.”

“Okay, okay! I can’t wait to show Mommy all my toys!”

Benjamin grabbed every bag he could and rushed toward the elevator.

Tony watched him go with an indescribable expression.

Ethan’s eyes

“No…”

cooled as he stared at him for a moment before asking, “Did you take something?”

Tony rubbed the back of his neck, genuinely unsure what to do.

If he revealed this now, it would hit hard; one blow after another. Would Ethan even be able to

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take it? He figured it was safer to structure his explanation first.

“It’s nothing. The kid’s adorable. Like… ridiculously adorable.”

Tony straightened up. “Come on, Boss. I’ll drive you both.”

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Across the city, Dawn had just wrapped up a meeting with a collaborator.

Later that afternoon, Vincent called her himself. He asked about the recent chaos and then pushed again for her trip to Ithelia.

Clearly, Ithelia wasn’t optional.

“Ms. Porter.”

Mason looked at her through the rearview mirror, tone steady. “If you truly don’t want to go, there’s still a way out.”

“What way?” Dawn smirked. It was hard to tell if she was teasing or not. “Have you ever seen your Chairman fail to get his way?”

No.

When Vincent made a move, he never missed.

Dawn hadn’t witnessed his dirt firsthand, but she understood him–an elegant predator with a mind like steel traps. No one challenged his authority and walked away unscathed.

She shut her eyes and murmured, “You can’t hide forever. Fine, I’ll go. Let’s see what my lovely father has up his sleeve.”

When she arrived home, Benjamin’s laughter reached her before she even stepped inside.

Her heart softened, and she quickened her steps.

“Benjamin-”

She pushed open the door and called out. He had been playing with Tara, but the moment he heard her voice, he spun around and leapt into her arms, bursting with giggles.

“Dawn, I missed you so, so much today!”

He hugged her tight and rubbed his cheek against hers, then whispered, “I watched Mr.

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Jackson for you. He worked super hard and didn’t look at any pretty ladies.”

Everyone froze for a moment, then cracked up.

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Tara walked over smiling. “Dawn, you did amazingly today. Go eat. Hannah set aside dishes for you.”

Dawn had already eaten, but she still took a few bites just to be polite.

Upstairs, Benjamin was already curled up with a plush toy, ready for sleep.

“Dawn.”

His big eyes blinked at her. “Will you sleep with me tonight?”

That small, hopeful expression tugged at her. She bent down and lifted him But go back to your room first. I need to wash up.”

“Of course. up.

“Okay!”

Dawn placed him on the bed, then headed off to clean herself up.

When she returned, Benjamin was sitting smack in the center of the bed, a storybook beside him.

“Dawn, it’s been ages since you told me a story. Can you read me one?”

Dawn scrunched her nose. Something about him felt … different tonight.

She slid under the covers and drew him close.

“What story do you want to hear?”

“Um…” Benjamin tilted his head, thinking hard. “The tadpoles looking for their mom!”

“All right.”

Dawn settled in comfortably, her voice gentle as she read.

It was a short story. She reached the end pretty fast. Benjamin stayed completely quiet.

She assumed he’d nodded off.

She glanced down–his eyes were wide open. Not even a little sleepy.

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“Want another one?”

He shook his head.

“Hm?” Dawn set the book aside, picking up on his strange mood. She asked soft wrong, sweetheart? Did something happen?”

Benjamin shook his head again, stared at her for a long moment, then said wit seriousness, “Mommy, why aren’t you my real mommy?”

Dawn narrowed her eyes. “I am your real mommy.”